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- IMDB rating: 6.80
- IMDB votes: 13477
- Release Date: 2010
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Added: 27 January 2010
Vote: 8
Not even close to Mystic River
In Edge of Darkness, Mel Gibson plays Boston detective Tommy Craven,hardly cowardly, who craves for revenge of his murdered daughter, Emma(Bojana Novakovic). We are warned that nothing is as it appears, andthat is true here except that the trailers and the trail of clich?devents lead to some easily-guessed outcomes.
Based on a British TV serial and book, this by-the-numbers thrillertries to satisfy the non-revenge motif intellectuals with commentary onpolitical chicanery and nuclear espionage but ends up being revengefilm most of all. It is not even close to the iconic status of DeathWish nor even a danger to the popularity of the recent Taken, starringLiam Neeson.
But the popular Mr. Gibson gave me pause: I tried not to think that thevery Catholic Mr. Gibson has left a bloody trail in motion pictures,The Passion of the Christ and Apocalypto to name two and of course theLethal Weapon franchise. He's bloody once again, and little else is ofsuspenseful satisfaction either, right down to an slick Danny Hustonplaying Bennett, the head of a big corporation that deals in nuclearmaterial and for whom Emma once worked. Now you know where the plotgoes and whether or not Bennett is a sympathetic character. But Hustonis a delight to watch: intelligent, elegant, ironic, and verydangerous.
The film is saved from my damnation at "D" because of a couple of smallscenes between Tommy and mysterious assassin Jedburgh, played with theright detachment and insight by Ray Winstone. Gibson comes alive as anactor when he is interacting with this fine colleague.
The shots of Boston Harbor are sweet, and the scenes in working classsections have a Mystic River feel. Nothing else in the film is remotelylike Clint Eastwood's masterpiece.
Added: 28 January 2010
Vote: 19
A Nutshell Review: Edge of Darkness
Edge of Darkness heralds the return of Mel Gibson back to the front ofthe camera, and it's been 8 years since he last left a starring rolefor the director's chair, having to make films like Passion of theChrist, and Apocalypto. I would have hoped he might have taught MartinCampbell a thing or two about how to deliver a film that can hold anaudience's interest, because Edge of Darkness is just so boring, thatyou'll find tracing the lines on Mel's face a lot more interesting thanto tune in to a bunch of characters that you couldn't care less about.
Mel Gibson stars as Thomas Craven, a lowly Boston detective whosedaughter Emma (Bojana Novakovic) comes to visit during her break fromwork. In the span of 5 minutes we learn that she's pretty, extremelysmart, and as a nuclear scientist / research assistant who seemed to bepoison in spy versus spy fashion, Thomas commits a Gerard Butler'sClyde Shelton in Law Abiding Citizen, where opening the front doornowadays means death. Daddy's little girl got dispatched in brutalfashion, and this makes daddy angry. Except that Thomas spends most ofthe time walking wounded emotionally and hallucinating, trying to piecetogether disparate clues in order to find the bastards responsible forhis daughter's demise.
Also based on a British television series, this is no State of Play,which also got itself transplanted across the Atlantic into a bigbudgeted Hollywood film, where one would expect thrills, spills andplenty of twists and turns. Unfortunately, Edge of Darkness is not thatkind of film, as the narrative is pretty flat with everyone behavingsuspiciously or afraid of the shadowy powers that be, as represented byRay Winstone's Jedburgh, a Michael Clayton type consultant who adviseshis clients just how to get out of the mess they're in, involvingnuclear weapons, terrorism, treason, profits, and corrupt governmentofficials, corporate bigwigs and activists.
But seriously, what it became was plenty of shadow play, of punching inthe dark, of empty threats of who is in possession of a bigger member.It came to the point of the ridiculous with everyone verbally posturingjust where they should be, you-never-seen-me-here, or we-never-had-this-conversation, that it becomes the unintentional comedy.The absurdness continues when you know Campbell lacks inspiration todirect a lacklustre William Monahan and Andrew Bovell screenplay, wherethe bad guys all get dealt with in one fell swoop, with again, comedystemming from stupidity. The conspiracy theory is so full of hocuspocus that will leave you wondering why a simple whistle-blower story,can be told in such an uninteresting manner, with neither a humanemotional angle to reel you in, nor with any intelligence tomulti-layer it.
Worse of all, it then decided to go the Taken route, which was alsoabout a father's relentless, no nonsense search for his daughter. Herethe criticality of time is removed, and Thomas just goes about doinghis own thing in piecing clues together, and toed the law as comparedto Liam Neeson's Bryan Mills who chose to operate outside the system.It was too little too late, and made you wonder just how this couldhave been summarized into a short film instead. Actors were all goingthrough the motions with nobody showing any emotional depth that makeyou feel for them, and for some reason everyone adopts the Bale-Batmanlow baritone gruff voice when speaking to one another. And boy, do theyjust talk and talk a lot!
In trying to be smart, Edge of Darkness falls flat on its hype andexposed its lack of intelligence and wit. It's amazing just how anyonecan make a boring film, and this one is testament that it's verypossible. Like one of the characters uttered in a self-fulfillingprophecy of the film itself, with a convoluted plot come a situationwhere there are no facts. Well the truth is it's also a situation wherethere's no substance either. Watching paint dry will give you moresatisfaction.
Added: 30 January 2010
Vote: 6
As convincing as a three dollar bill
Mel Gibson waited seven years before stepping back in front of thecamera. He should have waited for better material. Edge of Darkness isutterly grim and humorless and plods along with threats of danger thatnever seem to materialize. What action there is rears its head at themost absurd and inappropriate moments, action for the sake of action,without rhyme or reason. Scenes clunk along with endless explanations,threats of this and that that leave one scratching one's head withbewilderment. Mel has been around too long to ever be boring as anactor but the material given him here had the audience I was sittingwith giggling at the phony ridiculousness of it all. If you ever sawthe classic SILKWOOD, which was ten times more absorbing than thisouting, then you pretty much have the whole story in a nutshell. WhenMel discovers a Geiger counter in his daughter's apartment and finds alock of her hair is radioactive, then you might as well get up out ofyour seat and leave the theater as everything that follows is utterlypredictable. Ray Winstone, as a government operative muttering threatsagainst Mel's investigation into his daughter's death, is virtuallyincomprehensible in his scenes. The ultimate disclosure behind Mel'sdaughter's murder is so unconvincing, one wonders if the screenwriter'smaiden aunt suggested it when he was stuck for an idea. If there is oneword to be used in describing this movie then it is "predictable". Twowords: "phony and predictable". Mel, you're a great guy to spend timewith but give us something better next time.
User: garyfauAdded: 31 January 2010
Vote: 5
Outstanding Gibson performance as usual, unfortunately.......
he chose a worn out genre and a predictable plot. Plot: Corporationsand Politicians with an R after their names are bad. I can't believeMr. Gibson read the script before he chose this movie. Typical Marxist,progressive Hollywood propaganda. My wife says Mel Gibson sold out tothe left. So sad. For me, this movie really gets sick when it appearsthe corporation and a Republican senator from Massachusetts (who wouldof thunk?)conspire to use nuclear weapons to frame Jihadists and makethem look like victims. Very disturbing considering there is a realthreat out there. I knew a loved, innocent 16 year old killed by ajihadist while sitting at a coffee shop. Non-redeeming yet brilliant"scene and setup" involves detective Craven (Gibson) washing hisdaughter's blood and the grieving process down a sink drain explainingCraven's narcissistic, objective, investigative behavior. I found itbothersome until emotion resurfaces in a confrontation with the killer.Verypowerful. There will be no awards for supporting actors. Mel Gibsonis brilliant and seems to use his obviously aging attributes to hisadvantage. Flashback sequences are not surreal enough and add little tothe plot. The movie is not only guilty of offending, stereotyping locallaw enforcement, it is offensive and misleading in how it portrayscorporations and politicians. I question why would the bad charactersshare gay traits? Is it to tap into perceived intolerance ofhomosexuality for profit? This movie is a mess from the second act on.Denzel Washington is now our favorite actor since all of the of hislater works are entertainment and he is a brilliant actor. Finalanalysis: Save your money and watch it on free TV in a few months.Better yet, save your money and see Book of Eli.
User: crt678Added: 30 January 2010
Vote: 10
Mel lost his vigor and replaced it with silliness.
The Edge of Darkness needs a different title. It also needs a differentscreenplay. Mel's acting needed a bit of polish is a couple of scenes.Maybe they rushed it. Maybe the director wasn't insistent enough. Theresult was less than his best work.
But the real problem with the film was the story line.I understand MelGibson has some religious issues. He's made his fame on mattersrelating to Action and Vigor; on violence and aggression. I am quitecontent with his fame and have enjoyed most of his work since thebeginning. This piece reflects a confused notion of what we fans wantfrom him. We don't look to him for philosophical nonsense. We look tohim to action nonsense. Because of this, the film disappoints. I wouldnot recommend it at all. The folk who decided on the plot line neededto rethink. I, for one, reject silliness in such a film. Edge ofDarkness my foot. More "Edge of Dumbness".
Added: 31 January 2010
Vote: 3
It had a lot of raw potential...
Twenty five years ago New Zealander Martin Campbell (Goldeneye, CasinoRoyale) directed six episodes of a Television series for the BBC, thisseries was the highly acclaimed British drama 'Edge of Darkness' whichfollowed a father as he unravelled the various conspiracies surroundingthe death of his daughter. While this week sees the release of the filmadaptation of the British drama, fittingly directed again by Campbell.However, instead of Bob Peck fighting back, we have Mel Gibson in hisfirst leading role since the extraterrestrial film 'Signs' was releaseda mere eight years ago.
Thomas Craven (Gibson) is a Boston homicide detective who is sent tothe edge of darkness (so to speak) when his daughter Emma (BojanaNovakovic) is shot and killed in front of him. Refusing to sit back andlet his colleagues handle the 'officer involved' crime, Craven takes itupon himself to find out if he was the target and if not, who wouldwant to silence his daughter and why. This journey leads Craven intothe murky waters of corporate and governmental cover-ups and thelengths some capitalist money-makers will go to, to keep certaininfractions out of the public sphere.
Gibson gives a typically solid performance as the grieving, emptyfather who will stop at nothing to find out why his daughter died andwho was the perpetrator(s). He continually overshadows the rest of thesupporting cast including Ray Winstone as the mysterious 'corporatefixer' Jedburgh. While Martin Campbell's direction is as competent asusual, continually unafraid to linger over Gibson's character as he isdragged into the emotional depths of the situation at hand. Howeverdespite being capably filmed and well acted, the film suffers from oneserious, unequivocal problem that detracts heavily on the overallenjoyment of the film at hand, which is the fact that the narrativestructure is poorly constructed during the middle segment of the film.
The original television series was spread among six fifty-minuteepisodes allowing plenty of time for the various themes, issues andconspiracies to be explored. However this feature adaptation instead isa mere two hours in length and during this time the audience arecontinually bombarded with new information, characters and events thatare not fully identified or explained resulting in both confusion and astrong sense of disappointment. As 'Edge of Darkness' reaches the hourmark we are introduced to various characters that are involved in theconspiracy (partially, visibly or simply by connection) that are neverexplained, nor is there enough exploration of the potentially moreimportant characters who are only involved for their own means, whichwould have led to a significantly more interesting climax.
Despite this flaw, 'Edge of Darkness' does succeed heavily in oneaspect, it will inspire you to search for and dig out the oldtelevision series starring Bob Peck and view the issues beyond thosethat were touched upon in this film in further depth. However, asidefrom another engaging Gibson performance, the lack of explanation is aseverely detrimental factor on the overall nature of the film. Insteadof leaving the cinema discussing this thought-provoking, dramaticconspiracy thriller, you will most likely leave asking "who was he, andwhat was his purpose."
Added: 25 February 2010
Vote: 1
I liked it.
"Edge of Darkness" isn't anything masterful (and not as well-made as"Casino Royale" from director Martin Campbell), but it is a solid genrefilm -- it's intelligent and takes its time and is essentially "Taken"for adults. Make of that what you will.
Prior to the studio attempting to re-edit it and force its advertisingas another action-packed revenge thriller, this is essentially a very"talky" remake of the BBC series (which Campbell had some involvementin originally producing). There are punctuations of brutal violencethat are rendered more effective BECAUSE they're spaced out andinconsistent. When Mad Mel finally gets his revenge, there's someweight to it because it's been building up for nearly two hours.
Mel's been gone almost a decade but you wouldn't know it from how adepthe is here. His personal issues aside, he's still a likable,charismatic leading actor -- and despite some traces of over-acting(particularly toward the end), and an inconsistent Boston accent, hedoes well here.
The movie isn't perfect and does get a bit long in places, but Ienjoyed it. It's not something I'd necessarily go out and see again,but if it showed up on TV I'd probably watch it again.
Added: 30 January 2010
Vote: 3
not a bad movie
Mel Gibson is sometimes a bit stone-faced in this one, lacking theright intensity for some of the situations of his character. But still,the movie's plot is pretty good, enough to keep my interest. If you'relooking to enjoy a detective story that doesn't require a lot of mentaleffort, and that doesn't get too deep, it's a pretty way to spend acouple of hours. Regarding the Boston accents, if you're not from NewEngland, you'll never be able to fake a Boston accent. It's just toohard an accent to learn in a short period. That said, the accents inthis movie were bad in some places, but good in others. If you just cutthe actors a bit of slack on the accents, you'll have a chance to enjoythe movie a bit more.
User: timmyjmccAdded: 10 February 2010
Vote: 2
Mel still got it
I guess a decade or two ago Mel Gibson was a heart throb and women (andprobably some men, ha ha) around the country just wanted to see himbecause of his looks, but on top of that he was an excellent actor.Read a review by these two guys who kind of put ol' Mel down, saying hewas old and that he lost he appeal, read more of what these criticswrote and they kind of went back and forth in their discussion. Irealized these guys kept bringing up that dumb public stint Gibson dida while back, you know, the one he's apologized a dozen times over forand these critics kept on going with that and the anti-Jewish stuff,and Mel's drinking, and something about a knock Mel might have madeagainst gays, and they went on and on, saying he's too old now and thathe wasn't aging gracefully and who wanted to see him doing action.Seems like their review was based more on 'personal' issues. Well, Iwent to the movie and I thought he was great. He did the average Joewho was a cop and a loving dad thing as right as rain. He wasn'tconcerned if his hair was a little thin or gray or if he had wrinkles,he was what he was supposed to be. I thought he was flawless. The castthey put around him was also superb. The lead English guy was excellentalong with the actor who played 'Bennett' and the supporting roles.Just had a little bit of a difficult time with one of the guys in theblack SUV from the scene when Mel backs his car into them. The same guythat Mel kills before Bennett, who Mel makes yell out 'Craven' so heknows that this is the guy who shot his daughter. Just felt like thatguy wasn't right for the role. He was 'acting' too cool or something.Not sure. But he took me out of the movie every time he came on screen.If not for him, I felt the cast was perfect. All in all, 'Mel still gotit.'
User: george.schmidt (george.schmidt@hbo.com)Added: 8 February 2010
Vote: 1
Gonzo Gibson back in a big way in this satisfying vengeance suspenser.
EDGE OF DARKNESS (2010) ***1/2 Mel Gibson, Ray Winstone, Danny Huston,Bojana Novakovic, Shawn Roberts, David Aaron baker, Jay O. Sanders,Denis O'Hare, Damian Young, Caterina Scorsone. Gibson is back after anearly decade hiatus on screen acting and back in a big way:kicking-ass in this tailor-made vengeance flick. Gibson is a career copwhose estranged daughter (the ethereal Novakovic) when she is brutallymurdered in front of him, which leads to his dogged investigation ofinto the familiar tropes of a shadowy corporation, conspiracy theorymelodrama but pulls out all the stops when it comes down to good oldrevenge (does anyone do heart wrenching anguish as well as Mel??)Director Martin Campbell wisely lets the screws tighten and his starfull throttle into the quagmire while the screenplay by William Monahanand Andrew Bovell is lean and mean (based on a popular British TVseries).
User: boblooksAdded: 5 October 2010
Vote: 1
edge of stupidity
This is a really bad movie with promises in the trailers it is unableto live up to.
It's one boring scene after another with no imagination & directed by ahigh school student.
If you want predictable & just to go see a movie because you are boredout of your mind then go read a book or watch the grass grow - thatwould be better than sitting through this It was so predictable.
The cinematic quality was bad.
The acting by almost everyone was crap, and at best was bad.
If you've seen the TV series you will be very disappointed by thisfilm, a pointless remake in every way.
the script is horrible because it just doesn't make sense.
it was complete torture
complete waste of the hours of my life....
Added: 30 January 2010
Vote: 5
Officer Involved
Greetings again from the darkness. Of course, we never expect much fromJanuary films - especially Rom-Coms or Action films. Sad to say, thestereotype fits Edge of Darkness like a glove.
Held out some hope for a pleasant surprise when Mel Gibson returned toacting with Casino Royale director Martin Campbell at the helm.Unfortunately, so little effort was put into the script, that it givesthe appearance of a story being made up as filming occurs.
Mel Gibson stepped away from acting for awhile to concentrate ondirecting (Apocalypto and Passion of the Christ) ... oh yes, andcarousing. His face readily displays the stress of both. This is not tosay he can't generate some fine dramatic moments, but mostly, the rustshows and he is unable to lift the weak story.
In support we have Ray Winstone (very good in The Departed), BojanaNovakovic as Gibson's slain daughter, and Danny Huston, who might aswell wear a name badge that says, "Hello my name is BAD GUY". While notthe fault of these actors, a film like this desperately needs a fewstandout secondary characters. Here we have none, so the story ispretty simple with little tension ... not a good thing for a"thriller".
Added: 28 February 2010
Vote: 4
Lame movie from a lame TV series
Nothing really works in this movie. Too long, lots of boring moments,ridiculous "action" scenes, bad directing, some seriously bad acting,and a plot full of holes. Imagine a bad English movie, there you'llhave Edge of Darkness. This is the classical movie where the bad guysride black horses, and the good guys ride white horses. You can tellfrom the beginning that there will be a betrayal, and you'll know verywell who the traitor will be. You will have some "shocking" revelationswhich you'll have figured out after 10 minutes of movie. I didn't thinkthat Mel Gibson would come back after 8 years as main character withsuch a weak movie. Sure Signs wasn't such a good movie either, but interms of action films he has always done much better than this.
User: joestank15Added: 6 February 2010
Vote: 2
Standard fare, but entertaining turn from Mel and Martin!
Edge of Darkness - Mel Gibson's first film as the lead in almost decadehas him as Boston policemen Thomas Craven who is seeking revenge forcrimes against his daughter. His harrowing quest for justice getsCraven deep in bureaucratic affairs and intrigue aplomb. I went intothe film knowing almost nothing about it, and would likewise like tokeep you viewers in the dark, or on the edge of it (tee hee!) as well.Trust me, you'll have more fun the less you know.
It's a nice reminder of why Mel Gibson used to garner such attention.Talented as he is behind the camera, he is far more enjoyable oncamera. Unlike Harrison Ford and Liam Neeson, Mel Gibson actually givescredibility to an old man kicking a fair amount of ass simply becausehe has nothing left. As a man tortured by the deception and crueltyunfolding around him, Mel gives the film vitality. The same can be saidfor director Martin Campbell, action director extraordinaire. Theyproject the film a notch above similar fare. Danny Huston and RayWinstone give good performances to fairly generic characters: a corruptbusinessman and a Deepthroat style character.
The film is tight and occasionally surprising. And by surprising, Idon't mean as to whether a character is going to die or not, but howthey are going to die. The plot is comprehensive if a littlefar-fetched given the surroundings and motivations. It too elevates thefilm above the likes of a Steven Seagal film.The action is tight andwell choreographed. I loved watching Mel Gibson enact revenge in LethalWeapon. I loved it in Braveheart. I enjoyed it here as well. His brandof crazy vengeance is just one of the simple things you treasure inlife. It's a film about a simple man who demands honesty from afrequently morally bankrupt world that is driven by greed. I thinkthat's why we have so many films in which good is portrayed as winningin the end. Not because it's true to life, but it's the truth that wedesire to see.
Sidenote: This film was made largely in my home of WesternMassachussetts. I am reminded of how I felt during my viewing of "InBruges" in which a quaint countryside town is given awildly-inappropriate-given-its-settings gangster story. This alternateMassachussetts is like if Sin City were mixed with Dr. No's nuclearscheme. Sounds like a fun place. Wish I lived there.
A solid entertaining film that delivers in February no less. Edge ofDarkness gets a B.
Added: 12 February 2010
Vote: 2
He still has it!
In his first acting role in seven years, Mel Gibson proves that hestill has what it takes. He may be an aging lion, but he can still roarwith the best of them! This is a very dark brooding film that willprobably be considered a film noir classic in time. Conspiracy theorymovies are a dime a dozen but this film is different. Don't feel thatwhen you go to see it that you have to leave your brain at the door,you have to think with this one. I also wanted to point out this is nocheap "vigilante" film either, although Gibson delivers some prettybrutal revenge to his daughter's killers. Gibson is really showing hisage, drinking will do that to you, but its appropriate for this part.Watching Gibson's weary, sad expressions, you feel this man's pain.SPOILER ALERT, Gibson's deathbed scene at the end is one of the mosttouching finales I have ever seen. He has avenged his daughters deathand in the end she comes to take him to a better place.
User: emil-karajicAdded: 29 April 2010
Vote: 2
Welcome back Mel, we missed you!
Mel is finally back, but is this thriller/drama worthy of our crazydetective Martin Riggs from Lethal Weapon.
I'm not quite sure. I think I gave this movie a solid score purely onthe hype I got from Mel Gibsons return. The story is standard, theacting pretty average overall, and the twists and turns are not allthat surprising if you watched a thriller or two in your time and youlike to strain your brain a little during the mystery.
The bloody action scenes are pretty satisfying.
But Mel Gibson did a great job as an actor. I really did miss the guyact a grief stricken cop. For a thriller drama the movie is solid butnot great, although Mel Gibson makes up for it, a little bit of it atleast. And there is also Ray Winstone I should mention, playing a goodguy/bad guy character which brings a little freshness into the movie.
If you yearn to see a revenge thriller or you are just a Mel Gibsonfan, then by all means, watch this movie as soon as possible. If youare not all that sure about catching this one, wait for a rainy day, ora chance to catch it on TV when there is nothing better to do.
Added: 21 February 2010
Vote: 1
a refreshing break from modern action thrillers
In his first lead role since "Signs" (2002), Oscar winning director MelGibson (Braveheart) plays homicide detective Thomas Craven, who looksinto the murder of his daughter Emma (Bojana Novakovic). He discoversnot just her 'classified' life but something bigger: a deadly corporateconspiracy involving the government that engages Jedburgh (played byRay Winstone of Indiana Jones 4 and Beowulf), a rogue agent tasked tomake everything go away.
As Craven embarks on a one-man mission to make sense of his daughter'sbrutal death, he takes the audience's emotions with him as the storybuilds up to a tense climax that is sustained through to the end.Novakovic is a haunting beauty, and so is Gabrielle Popa who plays theYoung Emma, which helps add to the mystery of Emma's death. It's greatthat Gibson is given another chance to play a role like this where hecan showcase his talent once more. Winstone would've made a greatJedburgh, except that I couldn't understand what he was saying half thetime.
Martin Campbell (Casino Royale, The Legend of Zorro) helms the moviebased on the popular, critically-acclaimed British TV miniseries "Edgeof Darkness" that he also directed in 1985. Without having seen the TVseries this move should have helped keep true to the original's tone.The old-school way of telling the story is a refreshing break frommodern action thrillers and proves effective for this movie.
Added: 24 February 2010
Vote: 1
Little bit Lethal Weapon Mel meets Conspiracy Theory Mel
Yeah OK...this will do for a Dude movie in a pinch. This is kind oflike Lethal Weapon script pages got mixed up with Conspiracy Theoryscript pages. (Both Mel Gibson movies BTW) I do not want to give itaway but I will tell you that if you want to see Mel beating people upand shooting bad guys...you will be mostly satisfied. I guess this isthe Actor Mel telling us that the on screen Mel characters are going totake it slower from now on. A little more thinking before he shoots. Ireally liked Ray Winstone's character, particularly the insightfulunderstanding bit that he had with Gibsons character. More of thosescenes would have been cool. The story moves a little slow at times butinteresting enough to keep you anticipating the next move. There areenough plot twists to keep you from knowing the whole story before itis over.
I liked it...but...given the choice I would rather watch many of theother Mel Gibson Movies like Braveheart, Lethal Weapon 1-3, ConspiracyTheory, Payback or Patriot. OK...rent it from Redbox
Added: 28 February 2010
Vote: 1
Mel like you have never seen before
I have seen most of Mel Gibson's movies and this is very different fromhis other movies. Hes acted brilliantly, flawless as one expects fromhim.
The movie is fast paced but not edge of the seat kind of stuff. Itsunpredictable in terms of storyline/plot and the movie will keepoutguessing you every minute. Once you start watching this movie youwouldn't want to take your eyes of it till the end. The ending was abut disappointing for me, didn't expect do end so blandly.
Overall a good watch at the theater and will say a must watch for allMel Gibsons fans.
I am going 7/10 for this movie watch it if you are a Mel Gibson fan andif you are not still watch it. One of the best movies this summer.
Added: 29 January 2010
Vote: 12
A dark thriller that's a little dim as well.
Mel Gibson returns to a leading role in Edge of Darkness with anesteemed crew. There's the director of one of the best Bond films,GoldenEye (I'll take it over the non-Bond-esquire but still enjoyableCasino Royale). One of the screenwriters is William Monohan, who gainedan Oscar for stealing… taking the screenplay from Mou gaan dou(Infernal Affairs) and adapting it to The Departed. With all of thistalent it's safe to assume a competent job, but the title is such anobvious prelude to a dim experience.
While visiting her father, Emma Craven (Bojana Novakovic) is gunneddown. As the only witness and one of Boston's finest, Tom Craven (MelGibson) goes to work as the daddy of revenge. Meanwhile, the culpritsenlist the help of the mysterious Jedburgh (Ray Winstone) to keep thedamaged Tom from unraveling the grander scheme. The result: therequisite game of cat and mouse, which almost doubles as the James Bondscript Mel Gibson was never offered.
It's good to find a movie that has carnage and mayhem that doesn't seemto be implemented with an iron CGI fist. Edge of Darkness can beexiting at times because you never know when chaos will ensue, and theneorealism nature of it can be brutality off- putting to someindividuals. When it comes to gun violence or vehicular homicide,director Martin Campbell takes his Bond experience and ramps it intothe valley of the R.
The strangest thing about the roles in the film is that we are supposedto believe that Tom Craven is a veteran detective. I don't know how hecould have solved anything to earn his tenure when on this case we seehim stumble into clues. Sherlock Holmes he is not. The most obviousclue is under his nose for so long that he's either lost focus orCampbell wants the audience to do the same.
To its credit, Edge of Darkness does mix together some hit moments.What felt like a laughable ode to Star Wars gains a much-neededexplanation later in the film. Ray Winstone is the scene-stealer,though there were plenty of times where his script must had told him tospeak inaudibly. Every instance involving a moving car is golden.
Unfortunately, thrillers need twists and Edge of Darkness offers nosurprises. We know early on that Tom Craven (Mel Gibson) is going tolose his daughter. The only way that would come as a surprise to you isif you avoided every faucet of promotion. Suppose you aren't privy tothe trailer or TV spots, you'd still have a clear idea of the film'spath because every plot point is obvious. The story has been around fartoo long and it gets retold each year. Edge of Darkness is mostlyenjoyable because it works the angle of tried and tested film; it hasaround 30 years of R&D going for it. What a pity that new ideas can gothrough the pipeline so seldom these days.
